Functional Prototypes

 

Our functional prototyping ensures your designs work flawlessly, allowing you to test, refine, and optimise performance, while also validating concepts, identifying potential issues, and making improvements.

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Transform your ideas into reality with high-performance functional prototypes designed for rigorous fitment testing, product validation, and real-world demonstrations. Whether you require a prototype for mechanical testing, usability assessment, or to showcase functionality to stakeholders, we deliver precision-engineered solutions customized to meet your needs.

Leveraging our in-house 3D printing and casting capabilities, along with the expertise of our skilled design engineers and technicians, we guarantee exceptional accuracy, dependable performance, fast turnaround times, and cost-effective production. From initial concept to fully operational prototype, we help you test, refine, and present your product with confidence.

  • Fit Prototype
  • Form Prototype
  • Fit, Form & Functional Prototype
  • 3D Prototype
  • Functional Rapid Prototype
  • Prototyping Functionality

Why AME-3D?

 

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In-House
3D Printers

Having in-house 3D printers allows us to meet a wide range of specifications quickly and efficiently. We can create high-quality fitment and functional prototypes, tailored to each project’s needs.

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Quick Lead
Times

We can dramatically reduce lead times by creating 3D printed functional prototypes. This enables us to accelerate testing and refinement, making quick adjustments as needed. Shorter lead times ensure your prototype is ready for performance evaluation.

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Fitment & Testing

Our team tests compatibility with existing components and evaluates mechanical functionality, using precise measuring techniques to ensure seamless fitment. This allows for thorough performance testing and necessary adjustments before final delivery.

From Enquiry to Functional Prototype: Your Journey with Us

  1. Initial Consultation – Reach out to us with your project details, and our team will discuss your vision, functionality requirements, and timeline.
  2. Quote & Proposal – We provide a customised quote and project plan, outlining materials, technical specifications, and delivery schedules tailored to your functional needs.
  3. Prototype Development – Our expert technicians and engineers bring your design to life, focusing on precision engineering, mechanical performance, and high-quality craftsmanship.
  4. Test, Fitment & Refinement – You'll receive progress updates, with opportunities to test functionality and request adjustments to ensure the prototype performs as intended.
  5. Final Delivery – Your functional prototype is meticulously finalised, tested, and delivered on time, ready for real-world application, performance evaluation, or stakeholder demonstrations.

Our Clients

 

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Where to find us

info@ame-3d.co.uk

+44 (0)1909 550 999

Momentum House, Church Lane, Sheffield, S25 2RG

Monday - Friday | 9AM - 5PM